90+ Words that rhyme with retiring

Retiring is a 3-syllable word with 90 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are firing, wiring, uninspiring. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of retiring

adjective
  1. not arrogant or presuming; "unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring girl"
  2. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office; "a retiring member of the board"
  3. reluctant to draw attention to yourself

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Examples of "retiring" in lyrics

See how retiring is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "It ain't too many dope dealers retiring"
    Dead Prez & Outlawz — Can't Sell Dope 4Eva
  • "Steve Jobs seen death after just retiring"
    Jay Electronica f/ Mobb Deep — Call of Duty: MW3
  • "If I'm not inspiring then I'm retiring"
    Jesse Abraham — Spiderman on Vitamins

What do these rhymes mean?

acquiring
the act of acquiring something; "I envied his talent for acquiring
aspiring
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
firing
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; "hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes
uninspiring
depressing to the spirit; "a villa of uninspiring design"
wiring
a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "retiring" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like firing, wiring, uninspiring create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "retiring" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with retiring?
Words that rhyme with retiring include: firing, wiring, uninspiring, aspiring, acquiring, tiring, inquiring, inspiring, transpiring, airing, and 80 more.
How many syllables does retiring have?
Retiring has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with retiring?
There are 90 words that rhyme with retiring: 90 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for retiring in a song?
The strongest rhymes for retiring in songwriting are firing, wiring, uninspiring. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with retiring?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with retiring include firing, wiring, uninspiring, aspiring, acquiring. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: firing, wiring; 1-syllable: aspiring, acquiring; 2-syllable: uninspiring, engineering. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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